Senior Quantity Surveyor
Description:
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll take ownership of key project areas, leading commercial activities and helping to drive successful project outcomes.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Leading the commercial management of project packages, managing costs, value and financial performance.
- Preparing and reviewing tender documentation, estimates, forecasts and cost reports.
- Managing subcontract procurement, commercial negotiations and contract administration.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and supply chain partners.
- Managing variations, compensation events and commercial change processes.
- Supporting procurement strategies and constructability reviews.
- Producing accurate commercial reports, forecasts and financial reconciliations.
- Mentoring and developing Assistant, Graduate and Trainee Quantity Surveyors.
- Ensuring compliance with governance requirements while embracing LEAN and digital ways of working.
Who we're looking for
What We're Looking For
We're looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong commercial background gained within construction, infrastructure, civil engineering or major projects.
Essential
- BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent).
- Chartered status, or working towards chartership, with RICS, ICES or CIOB.
- Valid CSCS card.
- Experience managing commercial activities on major projects.
- Strong knowledge of contract administration and commercial management.
- Experience with Cost Reimbursable Contracts, ideally NEC4 Option E.
- Ability to obtain Security Clearance (SC).
- Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation and communication skills.
Desirable
- Previous experience on large-scale infrastructure, energy or civil engineering projects.
- Experience leading or mentoring junior commercial professionals.
- Strong knowledge of commercial management systems and reporting tools.
| Organization | Balfour Beatty |
| Industry | Other Jobs Jobs |
| Occupational Category | Senior Quantity Surveyor |
| Job Location | Leeds, UK |
| Shift Type | Morning |
| Job Type | Full Time |
| Gender | No Preference |
| Career Level | Experienced Professional |
| Experience | 3 Years |
| Posted at | 2026-09-13 6:31 pm |
| Expires on | 2026-11-29 |